peteHVAC wrote:
> I'm adapting a forklift motor to power my trusty 72 beetle.
> So far the mechanical part has been easy. The motor is a 36V 90lb
> monster and I'm guessing it can draw upwards of 500A. Controlling
> this much power has me stumped. I have the SCR control board from
> the forklift but no schematics. I have found a lot of sites selling
> controllers but not too much info on doing it yourself and looking up
> the components for the original controls hasn't turned up anything. If
> anyone can steer me in the right direction I'd be very grateful.
>
> Thanks, Pete 
>   
take a look at the OSMC for a place to start.
some big power mosfets IRF1405's and some decent fet drivers and your 
done ;->
easy lol
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